NaturesPlus Animal Parade, Multivitamin, Children's Chewable Supplement, Cherry, Grape & Orange, 90 Animal-Shaped Tablets supplement bottle
NaturesPlus

Animal Parade, Multivitamin, Children's Chewable Supplement, Cherry, Grape & Orange, 90 Animal-Shaped Tablets

What We Researched
29 active ingredients analyzed · 35 inactive ingredients decoded · 3 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
78
Product Score Fair
59
Brand Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Xylitol 2 g
Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (5,000 IU) 1,500 mcg RAE 500%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 60 mg 400%
Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol [vegan D3]) (400 IU) 10 mcg 67%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) (30 IU) 20 mg 333%
Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl) 1.5 mg 300%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 1.7 mg 340%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg NE 333%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 2 mg 400%
Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (10 mcg folic acid) 17 mcg DFE 11%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 6 mcg 667%
Biotin 50 mcg 625%
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 10 mg 500%
Calcium (as aminoate complex) 20 mg 3%
Iron (as aminoate complex) 5 mg 71%
Iodine (as potassium iodine) 100 mcg 111%
Magnesium (as aminoate complex) 10 mg 13%
Zinc (as aminoate complex) 3 mg 100%
Copper (as gluconate) 0.02 mg 7%
Manganese (as aminoate complex) 0.05 mg 4%
Pineapple Fruit 50 mg
Apple Fruit 50 mg
Sunflower Seed Oil 20 mg
Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex (from Citrus limon fruit) 20 mg
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 400 mcg
Inositol 10 mcg
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Xylitol Fair
  • Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (5,000 IU) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol [vegan D3]) (400 IU) Good
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) (30 IU) Good
  • Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl) Fair
  • Riboflavin (vitamin B2) Good
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) Fair
  • Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (10 mcg folic acid) Good
  • Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) Good
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as aminoate complex) Good
  • Iron (as aminoate complex) Fair
  • Iodine (as potassium iodine) Good
  • Magnesium (as aminoate complex) Good
  • Zinc (as aminoate complex) Fair
  • Copper (as gluconate) Fair
  • Manganese (as aminoate complex) Good
  • Pineapple Fruit Fair
  • Apple Fruit Fair
  • Sunflower Seed Oil Good
  • Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex (from Citrus limon fruit) Fair
  • PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) Good
  • Inositol Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Xylitol
  • Natural Flavors
  • Cellulose
  • Citric Acid
  • Annatto
  • Beet Juice
  • Grape
  • Curcumin
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Guar Gum
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Magnesium Oxide
  • Ferrous Fumarate Low
  • Stearic Acid
  • Spirulina
  • Zinc Oxide
  • Rose Hip
  • Rice Bran
  • Papaya
  • Kelp
  • West Indian Cherry
  • Carrot
  • Wood Ear Mushroom
  • Cordysim
  • Maitake
  • Shiitake
  • Lion's Mane
  • Oyster Mushroom
  • Amla
  • Guava
  • Holy Basil
  • Lemon
  • Mango
  • Broccoli
  • Spinach
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Xylitol 2 g Effective
  • Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (5,000 IU) 1,500 mcg RAE Effective
  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 60 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol [vegan D3]) (400 IU) 10 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) (30 IU) 20 mg Effective
  • Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl) 1.5 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 1.7 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg NE Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 2 mg Effective
  • Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (10 mcg folic acid) 17 mcg DFE Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 6 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 50 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 10 mg Effective
  • Calcium (as aminoate complex) 20 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as aminoate complex) 5 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (as potassium iodine) 100 mcg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium (as aminoate complex) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as aminoate complex) 3 mg Under-dosed
  • Copper (as gluconate) 0.02 mg Under-dosed
  • Manganese (as aminoate complex) 0.05 mg Under-dosed
  • Pineapple Fruit 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Sunflower Seed Oil 20 mg Under-dosed
  • PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 400 mcg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 10 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 10
Total Carbohydrate 3 g 2%**
Total Sugars 0 g 0%
Xylitol 2 g
Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (5,000 IU) 1,500 mcg RAE 500%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 60 mg 400%
Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol [vegan D3]) (400 IU) 10 mcg 67%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) (30 IU) 20 mg 333%
Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl) 1.5 mg 300%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 1.7 mg 340%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg NE 333%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 2 mg 400%
Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (10 mcg folic acid) 17 mcg DFE 11%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 6 mcg 667%
Biotin 50 mcg 625%
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 10 mg 500%
Calcium (as aminoate complex) 20 mg 3%
Iron (as aminoate complex) 5 mg 71%
Iodine (as potassium iodine) 100 mcg 111%
Magnesium (as aminoate complex) 10 mg 13%
Zinc (as aminoate complex) 3 mg 100%
Copper (as gluconate) 0.02 mg 7%
Manganese (as aminoate complex) 0.05 mg 4%
Pineapple Fruit 50 mg
Apple Fruit 50 mg
Sunflower Seed Oil 20 mg
Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex (from Citrus limon fruit) 20 mg
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 400 mcg
Inositol 10 mcg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Xylitol Safe

Provides sweetness with reduced calorie content. Does not promote tooth decay.

Natural Flavors Safe

Improves taste of chewable, gummy, or liquid supplements.

Cellulose Safe

Provides bulk and structure in tablets and capsules.

Citric Acid Safe

Adds tartness and acts as a natural preservative. Also aids in ingredient stability.

Annatto Safe

Provides natural color to supplements.

Beet Juice Safe

It is used to provide a red or pink color.

Grape Unknown
Curcumin Unknown
Calcium Carbonate Safe

Acts as a filler and provides supplemental calcium.

Guar Gum Safe

Thickens and provides fiber in supplement formulations.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Magnesium Oxide Generally_safe

It is used to provide magnesium, an essential mineral.

Ferrous Fumarate Caution

It is used to supplement iron intake.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Spirulina Generally_safe

It is used to impart a blue or green color.

Zinc Oxide Generally_safe

It is used as a source of zinc.

Rose Hip Unknown
Rice Bran Safe

Natural filler and source of fiber.

Papaya Safe

It may be included for its digestive enzymes or nutritional content.

Kelp Generally_safe

It is included as a source of iodine.

West Indian Cherry Unknown
Carrot Safe

It is used as a source of nutrients or color.

Wood Ear Mushroom Unknown
Cordysim Unknown
Maitake Unknown
Shiitake Unknown
Lion's Mane Unknown
Oyster Mushroom Unknown
Amla Unknown
Guava Unknown
Holy Basil Unknown
Lemon Unknown
Mango Unknown
Broccoli Safe

It may be included as a source of nutrients or as a filler.

Spinach Safe

It is used as a filler.

Price Comparison

Price History

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Brand Trust Report
NaturesPlus

Founded 1972 · Melville, New York, United States · 420 products · naturesplus.com

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Claimed
In House Testing — Claimed

Violation History

1 incident
Recall Keto Living Sugar Control Capsules2022-05-06Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NaturesPlus Animal Parade, Multivitamin a good supplement?

NaturesPlus Animal Parade, Multivitamin, Children's Chewable Supplement, Cherry, Grape & Orange, 90 Animal-Shaped Tablets received a product quality score of 78/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 29 active ingredients with 45 servings per container. Of the 35 inactive ingredients, 15 are rated safe and 1 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, NaturesPlus, holds a brand trust score of 59/100.

What are the ingredients in NaturesPlus Animal Parade, Multivitamin?

NaturesPlus Animal Parade, Multivitamin contains 29 active ingredients: Calories (10), Total Carbohydrate (3 g), Total Sugars (0 g), Xylitol (2 g), Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (5,000 IU) (1,500 mcg RAE), Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) (60 mg), and 23 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin A at 500% DV, Vitamin C at 400% DV, Vitamin E at 333% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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NaturesPlus Animal Parade, Multivitamin, Children's Chewable Supplement, Cherry, Grape & Orange, 90 Animal-Shaped Tablets has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 35 inactive ingredients, 15 are rated safe. 1 ingredient is flagged for review: Ferrous Fumarate. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

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NaturesPlus receives a brand trust score of 59/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Melville, New York, United States, the company offers 420 products in their lineup. Note: NaturesPlus has 1 historical regulatory incident on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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